Books with author Nancy J. Skarmeas

In the 215 years since George Washington's inauguration, many individuals have aspired to become president. A select few have achieved this goal. Our Presidents: Their Lives and Stories chronicles these leaders' paths to the presidency, the events that defined their terms, and the activities that they prusued after leaving office. Each entry includes photos or paintings of the president and an excerpt from a speech.

Updated to include the 2008 election results, this book includes brief biographies of the first ladies of the White House since Martha Washington first filled the role in 1789. Readers will learn of their backgrounds, their relationships with the presidents and the causes they championed. Each first lady is featured in an individual entry, which includes photographs or historical images. This is a wonderful resource for students or anyone interested in political or women's history in the United States.

Updated to include the 2008 election results, this book includes brief one or two page biographies of each president since George Washington was first inaugurated in 1789. Readers will learn of the presidents' backgrounds, their political careers, the changes they saw and the causes they championed. A wonderful resource for students or for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the book includes photographs or historical images of each president as well.